Arena993

Need some help on a MB I am trying to buy and have found a few forums out there that are not well attended. Does anyone know of a "Rennlist" type forum for Mercedes? I am looking at the 2003-08 SL Class.

Mike

911Jeff

great forums.....

pirahna

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/

TRINITONY

There's no "rennlist" type forum. I'm on the two previously mentioned - you will get your questions answered, but DON'T expect sub-second response like here.

JDHertz11

OT - Does anyone know a good Mercedes forum?

Nope...

TRINITONY

lol...u got spoilt by rennlist..

Nurburger

I used to use benzworld quite a bit & documented my Mercedes build there - I definitely prefer it to mbworld. The UK MBClub site seems to be pretty good also.

Texas993

Our own Quadcammer was/is very useful to me with Mercedes information. He "coached" me in my S500 purchase recently.

Agree with the other recommendations.

JDHertz11

The website of which you speak is like talking to someone in China on a Sat phone. Seems to be delayed...

Mark Harris

I have always wanted an SL and have been watching them closely for the last year. My biggest drawback is I can't afford a new model and don't have the kahuna's for the sharp depreciation curve when the next model comes out. Just as I thought I could swing a 2004 they refresh the front end on the 09'.

I'm afraid the R230 prices will tank worse than a 996 when the new model comes out in 2011.

Another comment. I have a MB G-Wagen and I truely love it, but if the SL is anything like my G I would never own one out of warranty.

JDHertz11

Why not look for a late 80's 560SL? All the depreciation has already happened and they're already considered modern classics. I see one, or a late 560SEC in my hands in the future. They'll only appreciate in value at this point...

Quadcammer

It may be a modern classic, but its not a very impressive car to drive. If anything, the 90s SL still has a somewhat modern look with traditional mb styling/driving experience.

Arena, pm replied to.

twinreds

Warning before you go to MBWorld:

Get ready to:
1- get trashed for not owning the same vehicle than the majority (ie, I own an E63 but the majority an E55)
2-get bored by claims of who is faster
3-get bored by claims that the day they were not faster, was because they had a broken intercooler pump
4-get bored by claims of why an E55 if the best and fastest car in the world
5-get bored by explanations of why the best and fastest car in the world failed to work or be fast
6-get bored by #3 above to explain #5 above
7-get bored by claims of beating another car in street races and no evidence to prove
8-get trashed if you mention that street racing should not be part of our cars' enjoyment
9-basically, get trashed for no reason
10-enjoy watching a group of juveniles trash one another
11-enjoy hearing a bunch of guys claiming to be "drivers" because they can drive fast for 1/4 mile
12-enjoy watching the definition of insanity come alive ("attempting the same thing over and over again expecting a different result")

I recommend you go and see yourself, I love just to read on...

Quadcammer

lol.

the 211 AMG and C63 forums are generally filled with mildly retarded individuals. All they care about is 1/4 mile times, getting "bitches", and having the loudest possible exhaust on their mercedes.

The 230 forum is a bit better, but gets far less volume.

The overall maturity level on benzworld is better, but there is little action over there.

Parnelli

anyone know of a forum for Jaguars? (own and love the XJR). thanks